Plow



W. C. HICKEY.

. PLOW.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 15, 1921:.

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Shay J.

W13 Hi 0 he .NVENTQR BY my ATTORNEY W. C. HICKEY.

PLOW.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 15.. 1921.

1 ,41 0,303 Patented Mar. 21, 1922.

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* UNITED STATES WILLIE C. HICKEY, OF POTEET, TEXAS.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIE C. I'IICKJEY, a citizen of the United States,residing at Poteet, in the county of Atascosa and State "of Texas, haveinvented new and useful Improvements in Plows, of which the following isa specification.

This invention relates to improvements in plows and has for an objectthe provision of a plow having a plurality of spaced beams' plow, meansbeing provided for clamping the beams in position upon the axle toregulate the space between said beams, while additional means isprovided for spacing the rear ends of the beams, to hold the latter inadjusted position.

Another object is the provision of a plow employing a plurality of plowbeams, whose construction is of an exceedingly simple character, theresult being a plow which may be manufactured at a low cost, or whichmay be easily repaired when necessary.

The invention further includes novel means for mounting the plowhandles, the entire plow being so constructed that it may be readilytaken apart for shipment and thereafter quickly and easily assembled.

With the'above and other objects in view, the invention further includesthe following novel features and details of construction, to behereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings and pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawings 1 Figure 1 is a side elevation of a plow embodying thepresent invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the same.

Figure 3 is a central vertical sectional view. 7

Figure 4 is a rear view.

Figure 5 is a detail view of one of the plow beams.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein like characters ofreference denote corresponding parts, the plow is shown as comprising anaxle 10, which is supported upon wheels 11. Secured to the axle is aplurality of plow beams 13, the said beams being of Specification ofLetters Patent. Patented 31 21, 1922,

Application filed March 15, 1921.

Serial No. 452,526.

plow blades or shovels 15, although culti-' vator teeth may besubstituted for these shovels ifdesired. v

The rear ends of the beams are held. in proper spaced relation throughthe medium of a spacing bar 16, which is provided with spaced openings17 for the reception of a hook bolt 18. This boltis adapted to beengaged beneath the lower edge of the beam and to pass through one ofthe spaced openings 17 for the reception of a nut, which when joinedwill hold the bar 16 and the beam properly associated. All of the beamsare of similar construction, except the outer beams are preferablycurved as shown so as to permit of a wider range of adjustment.

Secured to the plow are handles 19, the latter having their forward endsprovided with openings for the reception of the adjusting screw 14: ofthe central beam, so that this screw serves the double purpose ofholding the central beam and the axle and of securing the forward endsof the handles in place. Thehandles are braced by rods 20 which connectthem with the spacing bar 16, while additional rods 21 serve to connectthe said handles with the central beam 12.

In order to provide means for securing a draft animal to the plow, thereis secured to the axle a pair of shafts 22.

It will be seen from the foregoing description and the accompanyingdrawings that the invention provides a plow of an exceedingly simplecharacter, in which there is employed a plurality of plow beams, ca-

pable of relative adjustment. The construc- PATENT OFFICE.

a plurality of plow beams secured thei'eto," said beams each having aloop at their forward ends for engagement around the axle,

means whereby the loop may he adjustable 5 to adjust the relativepositions of the plow beams, a spacing bar adjustably secured to therear ends of the plow beams to hold the latter in position, handleshaving theif forward ends secured to the adjusting means of one of theloops and braces connecting the 10 handles With the spacing bar.

- In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

WILLIE C. HIGKEY.

